I wanted to try out the shirred skirt using Anna Marie Horner’s with elastic instead of elastic thread. I love my shirred skirts, but a decent tug from Ellie does send them shooting down to my ankles. I used just two pieces of elastic instead of three for two reasons: (1) I’m lazy and (2) I was worried that with another layer of elastic it would sit higher on my waist and shorten the skirt (I live in fear of exposing my behind to the school parking lot as I get Ellie in and out of her carseat). But I think (2) was really just an attempt to justify (1).
Since I didn’t want to line the skirt (I was worried with the quilting cotton it would be too bulky) I created a little waistband lining that is so cute I’ve decided I want to try one with the lining on the outside of the skirt.
Nancy - So cute – love the fabrics! The two rows of elastic are just perfect – and simpler!
Kati - Cute. I should have done just two rows of elastic as well. I might just pull it out. It does rest too high on my waist. I’m glad to see it worked with quilting cotton. I might try it sometime.
Susanne - That lining is gorgeous!!!!
I just can’t help it. Shirred stuff just makes me think of pregnancy. *shudder* Although, I’m sure with your figure every thing looks fantastic on you!!!
Amanda Hall - i love it! I am wondering, did you still use your 1 yard fabric measurements or did you follow AMH’s pattern for the fabric requirements?